Holiday Gifts for Foodies

When people say, "You're so hard to shop for," what they really mean is, "I am not creative enough to find you an interesting gift that you don't already have." Gift cards--the safe and boring choice--lack thoughtfulness and personalization. Many of our friends work in the world of wine and food or else they are terrific home cooks who love to entertain. Taking that as a starting point, we go a step further and think about their personality traits. This makes gift buying a snap. Here are our picks for compelling gifts for your friends who enjoy cooking, entertaining, and drinking.

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